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CV53 CKD

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,626 mi
Last recorded84,626 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 CKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 84,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 84,626 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 84,613 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 76,821 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 76,820 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 69,752 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 69,752 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,247 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 54,612 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,090 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 48,076 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,648 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,716 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,645 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,981 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,560 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 30,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre pressures low

Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,640 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,392 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 15,831 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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CV53 CKD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV53 CKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV53 CKD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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